LeBron James Sticks Up For Lamar Jackson on Instagram Amid Criticism

LeBron to the rescue.

On Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic put out an article placing the NFL’s quarterbacks into tiers.

For whatever reason, one anonymous current NFL defensive coordinator offered a harsh opinion on the quarterback, saying he’ll never be “a one” at the position.

NFL Defensive Coordinator Ethers Lamar Jackson https://t.co/KiXGNvxgp3

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NBA star LeBron James caught wind of it, and defended Jackson on Instagram.

LeBron isn’t putting up with the latest Lamar slander. 👏 pic.twitter.com/dtPx5WFipZ

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An anonymous defensive coordinator told @SandoNFL that Lamar Jackson will "… never be a [Tier] 1 as a quarterback."

That didn't sit well with LeBron James.https://t.co/dyVSY5C1Yt pic.twitter.com/SQzXqpZhAK

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 25, 2022

Despite his successes, Lamar Jackson gets criticized  on a daily basis.

That must mean he’s doing something right. His winning percentage says it all.

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